As the days grow shorter and the chill of autumn sets in, many people begin to notice a shift in their mood and energy. For some, this shift is a gentle nudge toward coziness and rest. But for others, it signals the onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – a form of depression triggered by the colder, darker months.
SAD is more than just a fleeting case of the rainy day blues. It’s a recurring challenge that can drain your energy, cloud your focus, and leave you feeling emotionally depleted. The good news? There are natural, restorative ways to help manage SAD, and one of the most powerful tools at your disposal is floatation therapy. Floating offers an environment where you can reconnect with yourself, recharge your mind, and regain balance – even as the days grow darker and the chill sets in.
The feeling of getting off a long plane ride, worn out from the traveling you’ve already done, can sometimes stifle the excitement for the trip ahead. For especially long or arduous journeys, entire days can be lost or wasted trying to deal with jet lag and catch up on sleep. The drowsiness and exhaustion can certainly impact how you engage with new environments, and it can lead to seeing the world as duller and less interesting.
It can feel like you need a reset, much like when a computer gets overworked – simply rebooting it can fix a lot of problems, and the same is true for us. Starting your travels with a float can be just the reset you need, and it can help in a big way with alleviating symptoms of jet lag. It also enhances your senses, letting you take in your new surroundings in a fresh and exciting way.
Read MoreMany people float to find their baseline - whether that be for general relaxation, "me" time (away from kids, partners, work, friends and family), basic physical recovery, or even just paying off some sleep debt. For others, though, floating as a practice has more of a pointed goal to it – something specific that you’re looking to achieve, whether it be physical, emotional, intellectual, or spiritual. Since one of the most fascinating things about floating is how versatile it can be, and how it appeals to people in so many different walks of life, we wanted to run through some different ways floating is used for self-improvement.
Read MoreNo matter what your New Year’s Resolution may be, floating can be a really helpful tool in getting there. And even if you’re not sure what goals you’d like to focus on in the New Year, a float tank can be a great place to think about it.
Read MoreYou have probably been hearing a lot about blue light recently, and how it can cause health issues and disrupt your sleep. Chances are you are struggling to find credible information on how blue light affects sleep. You are a critical thinker and you do not want to take someone’s word that blue light affects your sleep.
Rightly so!
In this article we are going to explain to you how blue light affects your sleep and link some of the important peer reviewed studies and clinical trials on this very question; how does blue light affect sleep?
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